3D Muscle Journey

In this episode, Andrea, Eric, Brad, Jeff, and Alberto collaboratively answer four community-sourced questions concerning the post-show recovery period. The questions span a variety of topics and are addressed from physiological, psychological, sociological, and behavioral points of view. What is the physiological rationale behind why bodybuilders struggle with overeating post show? How can you get [...]

In this episode, Andrea and Eric welcome the newest member of the 3DMJ team, Dr. Nicholas Licameli. Nick is a doctor of physical therapy, professional natural bodybuilder, and the team's injury reduction and management specialist. Throughout the episode, the group discuss a host of topics related to injury prevention, pain management, and recovery. Questions covered [...]

In this episode, Andrea, Brad, and Jeff discuss details that matter if you want to be a high-level athlete. Along with covering specific commonly overlooked details, they discuss general practices that every aspiring high-level athlete should adopt to ensure they look and perform their best on meet or show day. If you're training for a [...]

Today's episode is a special edition of the 3DMJ Podcast in which you will hear three separate discussions by Eric Helms, and special guests Greg Nuckols and Mike Zourdos. The first discussion titled, "A Glimmer Of Hope For Weekend Warriors" led by Greg Nuckols, addresses a study which looked at consecutive versus nonconsecutive training days [...]

In this episode, Andrea and Eric are joined by the team's mental health consultant, Amanda Rizo, to discuss bodybuilding's impact on a person's relationships. The group examines bodybuilding's affect on a person's relationships from multiple points of view, including: how the desire for optimality can cause a person to isolate themselves and the dangers of [...]

In this episode, Jeff, Andrea, Brad, Eric, and special guest Omar Isuf share stories that provide an inside look into what a bodybuilding contest prep is really like. What are the most outrageous things they have done or have had clients do while prepping? How has bodybuilding helped them deal with life-changing events? How has [...]

In today's episode, Andrea, Alberto, and Jeff closely examine Jeff's 2019 contest prep. Along with dissecting Jeff's current nutrition, training, and cardio protocols, Jeff elaborates on why he aborted his 2018 contest prep and how his mind-set toward bodybuilding has changed over the last 15 years. What does Jeff consider the pinnacle of his bodybuilding [...]

In this episode, Andrea and Eric talk with Steve Taylor (the team dietitian) about how to achieve sustainable results. The group discuss methods, strategies, and attitudes that facilitate the process of goal achievement and increase the likelihood results will be maintained once they are reached. How does your emotional state affect your decision-making? How can [...]

In this episode, Alberto, Brad, and Andrea discuss the 3DMJ coaching practice and how it has evolved over the last year. They discuss new strategies they are using and what they have learned since starting 3DMJ's newest coaching service. What do the coaches prescribe now that they would never have prescribed a year ago? What [...]

In this episode, Brad, Alberto, and Andrea finish off season 12 of the 3DMJ Podcast with a crowd-sourced Q&A. The team answers eight questions related to training, coaching, the fitness industry, and detaching your physique from your self-worth. In this Q&A, you will hear about the biggest changes the team foresees happening in bodybuilding/the fitness [...]